July 03, 2025
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Gombe Court Bailiff Over Alleged N9.8 Million Auction Fraud
EFCC accused the court of official of fraud in his handling of a property entrusted in his care. Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Sextapes - Baltasar Engonga Risks 18 Years Jail Term
The Equatorial Guinean who went viral in November after explicit sex videos involving him and multiple women surfaced online has returned to the spotlight. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Counterfeit Currency Suspect in Gombe
According to the Police, Mr Kawu was caught with 10 counterfeit $100 notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Joined Coalition to Unseat Tinubu - Peter Obi
On Wednesday, the National Opposition Coalition Group adopted the African Democratic Congress as its platform for the 2027 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Explains Why He's Part of Opposition Coalition Against Tinubu
Peter Obi says a new Nigeria is possible, and that the opposition coalition can bring about the necessary change. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Slams Buhari's Appointees for Joining Opposition Coalition
The attack on Mr Buhari's appointees highlights the deepening divisions within the APC and the growing opposition coalition's efforts to challenge the Tinubu administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Break the Law - Tinubu Counsels Nigerians in Saint Lucia
President Tinubu said that based on what his hosts told him, Nigerians in Saint Lucia have demonstrated good character. Read more »
July 02, 2025
Nigeria: Ex-ADC Presidential Candidate Slams Atiku, David Mark, Others Over Adoption of Party
Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, said he was amused that the Atiku Abubakar-led coalition entered into alliance with Ralph… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspect Arrested As Police Unravel Motive Behind Anambra Massacre
Some gunmen, on Monday evening, invaded Ogboji, a community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State and killed about 13 people. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Nigeria: Senate Ignores Minister's Concerns, Passes Bill to Create Bitumen Commission
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development had warned against the creation of the commission, saying it could set a challenging precedent, leading other regions to demand similar… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Nigeria: Coalition - We've Resolved to Unsest APC to Offer Nigerians Alternative Path to Peace, Progress in 2027 - David Mark
"This coalition is determined to offer Nigerians a path to security, prosperity, peace and progress. Coming from various party affiliations, we are united in our resolve to present… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Okays EFCC's Request to Freeze Germany-Based Nigerian's Account
EFCC said it reasonably suspected that the funds in the suspect's account represented the proceeds of criminal breach of trust. Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline - Key Events, Unanswered Questions in 2025 Over Mohbad's Puzzling Death
Twenty-one months after his untimely death, Mohbad remains trapped in a real-life drama, denied even the peace of the grave as his case continues to unfold. PREMIUM TIMES outlines… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Amend Procurement Law to Support Local Contractors
If the procurement law is successfully amended, it could open up billions of naira in contract opportunities to local companies, boost indigenous technical capacity, and localise… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Fuelling a New Wave of Subnational Development
The Renewed Hope Agenda recognises that national development must be inclusive, decentralised, and people-focused. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Backlash, Yoruba Actors Daramola, Kosoko, Others Back APC Again in Lagos Local Elections
Their participation comes amid ongoing criticism of celebrity involvement in party politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Final-Year Student Sentenced to Death By Hanging for Teacher's Murder
The student stabbed the teacher over a school meal Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Internet Fraud - Absence of Prosecution Stalls Trial of 109 Foreigners
The foreigners were arraigned last year on six counts, including involvement in activities said to be threatening the nation's security. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Identifies Motive Behind Murder of 13 Ebonyi Indigenes
Some gunmen, on Monday evening, invaded Ogboji, a community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State and killed about 13 people. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Push for Local Health Funding As Global Fund Reduces Aid to Nigeria
Nigeria's allocation under the Global Fund's current grant cycle has been reduced by 11 per cent, dropping from about $970 million to $860 million, according to a former vice chair… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Denies Knowing Kidnap Victim Who Claims to Be His Brother
Yakubu Mohammed"I am Dauda's younger brother," the man, flanked by two heavily armed bandits, responded. "We are biological brothers--the same father and mother." Read more »
Nigeria: Trial of Ex-Rea Finance Director Stalled Over Hearing Impairment
ICPC had arraigned the former Rural Electrification Agency (REA) official on three counts of diverting N1.84 billion belonging to the agency to personal accounts. Read more »
Nigeria: David Mark Quits PDP, Gives Reason
David Mark has been named the new interim national chairman of the ADC, a political platform adopted by opposition coalition. Read more »
July 01, 2025
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku, David Mark, Secondus, Other PDP Leaders Meet, Urge Opposition Parties to Join Coalition
The PDP leaders described the APC government as a "national disaster" that failed to fulfil its promises and had, instead, deepened hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: AGF, NBA President, Others Mourn, Pay Tributes to Ex-Chief Judge
Mr Abutu, who served as chief judge of the Federal High Court from September 2009 to March 2011, died at 79 on 3 June. Read more »
